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Cotton Web Spinner - Achyra affinitalis Attracted to UV light. Achyra affinitalis,Australia,Cotton Web Spinner,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cotton Web Spinner - Achyra affinitalis

Attracted to UV light.

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The Cotton Web Spinner

"Achyra affinitalis", the cotton web spinner, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in Australia and New Zealand.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Sep 7, 2025. Captured Sep 7, 2025 16:21 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/49s
  • ISO800
  • 70mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.